Hi! I am not sure if I am allowed to talk about religion/spirituality here, so if it is not allowed, please take down this post.
It is okay if you do not believe this!
I used to be an athiest and struggled with severe social anxiety and generalised anxiety disorder, along with insomnia and suicidal ideation for almost twenty years. No matter how many mental wellness strategies I tried, my anxiety did not go away and I could not fill the void in my heart. Satan kept going in and out of my heart for six days and he left my heart forever on the sixth day and I have finally accepted God as my savior.
I did not get baptised (yet) because I feel that I need to get closer to God first. I also know nothing about the bible except for 2 Timothy 1:7 and Phillipians 4:6-7.
I was unprepared and got attacked by the evil one (in my mind) just a month after my miracle and my old anxious self came back. Thanks to God, I have fully recovered as of now.
If you happen to be a Christian and are reading this, please pray for me to grow closer to God through consistent prayer and reading the bible, and I am very weak in my mind. God did not promise us an easy life but He is always with us.
Thanks for sharing your testimony and being a light for others! I see how much you struggled with your anxiety and insomnia in the past, and I feel for how difficult it must have been in the moment. I’m so proud of you for trusting in God and am joyful that you are now in a better place.
Yes, God did not promise an easy life for us but I would also like to encourage you with a a Bible verse:
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. — 1 Corinthians 10:13
Whenever I feel like I’m being tested in life, I remember that God is my source of strength and in Him I will find the power to overcome the difficulties I am facing.
Recovering from mental health is never a linear journey, and there’s no one “right” way to do it. Sometimes we feel like we make progress, but other times it seems like we are stuck in an abyss. But I pray that God will guide you out of the darkness whenever you feel that way, and always remember that He always is looking for his lost sheep.
If you’re a non-Christian reading this, even if you don’t believe in a higher power out there, I hope you don’t feel like you’re alone in your struggles. You may have different faiths, but there will always be someone who can relate to what you’re going through. Sending love and virtual hugs if you need one today!
Hi! Thank you for sharing in this post. I know it is never easy to tell people about how you felt. It is also very overwhelming and frustrating when you tried so hard. But, sometimes it relapsed.
You are not alone. Personally, I was an atheist and read a lot about mental wellness before. I also relapsed and experienced a lot of ups and downs in my mental health journey life.
However, god gave me a lot of hopes. When I was struggling, I read Psalms chapter. Psalms 107:13 “lord, help!” They cried in their trouble, and he saved them from distress. I also listen to Don Moen “God will make a way” song. Maybe you can try it and I hope that it help you.
I will keep you in prayer. Remember, you are never alone in this. If you need anymore support, feel free to reach out to us.
Though I am responding to your thread 3mths late, it is very encouraging to see you persisting in all adversities. Which reminds me why we Christians are sometimes refer as salt. Salt is not exactly pleasing by nature but just like in cooking, it’s a must have. And why Jesus did not refer us as sugar, since it’s more appealing?
I wish to hear back on this from anyone but my take is, sugar is a common cause of cancer and it makes people lethargic too. What’s your take?